He was born March 15, 1936, in Williamsville, MO, to John and Mary (Mathis) Lee.

Prior to retirement Robert worked as an electrical engineer at McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, MO.

Bob married Ruth Locke on June 19, 1964, and she survives of the home. Also surviving are his daughter, Nancy Duncan and her husband Gary; two grandsons, Matthew and Andrew Duncan all of Moberly; a brother, John Lee of Memphis, TN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Pracht.

Bob was a member of the Carpenter Street Baptist Church.

Services honoring and celebrating Bob’s life will be Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at the Cater Funeral Home Chapel with committal prayers, military honors and interment following in the Oakland Cemetery. Words of comfort and support may be shared with the family at the visitation which will be Wednesday, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Cater Funeral Home.